Kitty Felde Washington, D.C. Correspondent
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Kitty Felde is KPCC's Washington, D.C. Correspondent.
Before moving to the nation's capital, Kitty hosted KPCC's "Talk of the City" from 1997-2006.
In addition to her work in Los Angeles, Felde has reported from Africa and The Hague on AIDS and the war crimes tribunals for Rwanda and Bosnia.
When Felde puts down her microphone, she puts on her pointed shoes in ballet class. She's also an award-winning playwright. Her work has been produced at the National Theater in Washington, D.C., and at various theaters in New York and Los Angeles. If you look very closely in Woody Allen's "Radio Days," you'll spot her playing the role of Mrs. Riley.
Stories by Kitty Felde
Contract awarded for new federal courthouse in LA
The new building is slated for an empty lot at at First and Broadway, but the fate of the current courthouse on Spring St. is unclear.
FAQ: How to get tickets to Obama's 2nd Inauguration
Tickets to the inauguration are free, but they aren't easy to come by. Here are all the details on the Inauguration — and how you can score tickets.
Fans and foes of CA high speed rail on Capitol Hill
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood countered skeptics from both parties who are worried about funding and projected ridership.
Congressman to LA: Build light rail to LAX... or else
Mad you can't take light rail all the way to LAX? So's the head of the House Transportation Committee.
San Onofre nuclear plant's proposed license changes under scrutiny
An engineer from Southern California argued that license amendments would allow SoCal Edison to change the frequency of inspections.
Supreme Court hears arguments in LA River case
Rainwater from 84 local cities flows into the L.A. and San Gabriel rivers, but the cleanup onus falls on the L.A. County Flood Control District.
LA Democrat Maxine Waters snags key committee post
The longtime Congresswoman has been unanimously elected top Democrat on the powerful House Financial Services Committee.
Bob Filner chooses city hall over Washington
Voters aren't the only ones disgusted with Congress: Bob Filner quits Capitol Hill to serve as San Diego mayor.
Loss of clout for California on Capitol Hill?
The turnover of more than a dozen seats in the House means going to the back of the seniority line, but it may not mean a loss of clout for the state.
Lottery day on Capitol Hill for prime real estate
Congressional freshmen dance their way to Capitol Hill real estate
Xavier Becerra becomes #4 Democrat in the House
Californians claim several leadership positions in House of Representatives. The latest to move up is LA Democrat Xavier Becerra.
Chance of passing a broad immigration reform bill remains slim on Capitol Hill
Suddenly, immigration is the buzz word on Capitol Hill. A pair of Republican Senators floated their idea for giving legal status to young illegal immigrants, and the House may vote tomorrow on a visa bill. But KPCC's Washington Correspondent Kitty Felde says the chances of a comprehensive immigration bill passing both the House and Senate remain slim.
Prop 8: Supreme Court to consider same-sex marriage ban case (poll)
The U.S. Supreme Court will discuss California's Proposition 8 behind closed doors on Friday and may decide to review the controversial case.
Citizenship at heart of immigration divide on Capitol Hill
Both Democrats and Republicans are talking about reform, but they remain at odds over a key provision that has become a line in the sand.
OC's Ed Royce is new Foreign Affairs Chairman
The veteran lawmaker from Fullerton says his top priority is Iran — both pressuring Tehran with sanctions, but also using soft diplomacy to affect change.
